Leica M11vs Lumix G9 IIvs Sony A9 III
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Lumix G9 II (2023)
From £1499
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
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Which should you buy?
Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
Sports & Action Professionals — Sony A9 III (2023): A paradigm-shifting camera — the global shutter eliminates every rolling shutter limitation that has constrained action photography for years.
Who should buy what
Leica M11 (2022)
- You shoot street, documentary, or reportage and prefer manual focus discipline
- You value a discreet, minimal camera that doesn't draw attention in public
- You're willing to invest time in the rangefinder learning curve for a uniquely rewarding experience
Lumix G9 II (2023)
- You want the best Micro Four Thirds camera for both stills and video
- You shoot wildlife, sports, or documentary and value the compact, lightweight MFT system
- You're invested in the MFT lens ecosystem and want the top-tier body to go with it
Sony A9 III (2023)
- You shoot professional sport, motorsport, or action and need zero rolling shutter distortion
- You need reliable high-speed flash sync for studio or on-location action work
- You want the absolute pinnacle of Sony's action and sports camera technology
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the lumix g9 ii is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 ii, sony a9 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | Lumix G9 II (2023) | Sony A9 III (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £1,499 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter) |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 25.2MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | None | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 120fps blackout-free electronic |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 658g body only | 703g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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